03/09/2026
183 days or 90 days? Pick wrong, and your TRC won't help you abroad. β οΈ
A UAE Tax Residence Certificate is what unlocks Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement benefits, and the UAE has signed DTAAs with 137 countries. But eligibility isn't one-size-fits-all:
π’ Companies β apply to the FTA after 1 year, with audited financials + 6 months' bank statements
π€ Individuals β 183+ days physically present in the UAE
π€ UAE citizens, residents & GCC nationals β 90 days, but usually valid for domestic purposes only
π If you want your home country to honour it under a DTAA, wait for the 183 days. That's the version that travels.
Save this before your next FTA application π
Comment "TRC" and we'll send you the document checklist.